Kim Jong-un has been unanimously re-elected as the General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea during its ongoing ninth congress, as reported by the Rodong Sinmun on the 23rd. This marks his second term in this position since his initial election in January 2021, following a notable political tenure that began in December 2011 after the death of his father, Kim Jong-il. The Workers' Party charter designates the General Secretary as the leader of the party, responsible for its organizational leadership and representation.

The decision to re-elect Kim was accompanied by a resolution praising his contributions to strengthening North Korea's nuclear deterrence capabilities and ensuring the nation continues on a path of revitalization and prosperity despite historical challenges. The resolution highlighted that under Kim's leadership, the country has significantly enhanced its military readiness against any external threats, framing his leadership as essential to maintaining national security and the future of the proletarian state.

Party officials, including Ri Il-hwan, expressed confidence in Kim's leadership, suggesting a decisive end to the adversarial forces threatening the nation’s sovereignty, emphasizing that the era of debating whether defense or economy should take precedence has concluded. They credited recent accomplishments as the most significant victories for the country and asserted that they have established a strong legal and military framework that guarantees the dignity and safety of the state, ensuring peace for future generations.